Lionel Messi sent a heartfelt message to Sergio Busquets after it was confirmed that the Spanish midfielder will leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season.
During his stint at the Catalan club, Lionel Messi played 567 games alongside Busquets more than with any other players in his playing career.
The two Barcelona greats won a collection of trophies together, including three UEFA Champions League, eight La Liga titles, and seven Copa del Rays.
Lionel Messi took to his Instagram page to praise the Spanish international, he wrote; “On the pitch always with 5 but in reality as a player and as a person you are a 10, Busi”.
“I wish you the best in your new stage and always, both you and your family.”
Messi added; “Thank you for on and off the pitch, there were so many moments we spent together, many good and some also complicated, and they will stay forever, Big hug, @5sergiob”.
Sergio Busquets announced on Wednesday, 10th of May, that he will be leaving Barcelona after the current season as his contract with FC Barcelona is set to expire on June 30, 2023. This will end Busquets’ remarkable run of 18 years with the club.
Sergio Busquets has made 719 appearances for the Spanish powerhouse since breaking into the first team in 2008.
The 34-year-old Busquets is out of contract at the end of June and will be moving on to new pastures.
However, FC Barcelona offered Sergio a new contract which would have led him to take a 70 percent salary deduction but he turned it down.
Al-Hilal, a team in the Saudi Pro League, has reportedly made Busquets an offer of around £13 million per season to join the team.
It has been reported that Al-Hilal is also interested in acquiring Jordi Alba, a longtime defender for Barcelona.
Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, has been mentioned as a possible destination for a reunion between Messi and Busquets.
Although his departure from PSG is widely anticipated, Messi’s father Jorge has denied reports that he has already agreed to terms with Al-Hilal that would see his son earn £522 million annually.
Messi could still sign with Barcelona this summer, but if he does, Busquets won’t be on the field with him.
On the other hand, Pedri Gonzalez also pays tribute to Busquets via his Instagram post.
He wrote; “I feel tremendously privileged to have share wardrobe and experience with you these three years, Bisi. For me, you have been a great teacher, colleague, captain, and above all, reference on and off the field.
“I hope I know how to pass on to those who come to the knowledge and values that you have passed on to me since day one”.
He added; “You know both me and my family appreciate you and yours very much, thank you for everything. You will be missed! Always Busy”.
Who’s Sergio Busquets?
Sergio Busquets Burgos is a Spanish professional football player who captained and plays as a defensive midfielder for FC Barcelona and Spain’s national team.
Busquets age;
Busquets was born on the 16th of July, 1988 in Sabadell, Spain.
Sergio Busquets club career;
His debut with Barcelona’s first team came in July of 2008. Over 700 games have been played by him for the club since then, and he has won 31 trophies, including 8 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, and 3 UEFA Champions Leagues.
In 2008–09 and 2014–15, he was on teams that won the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Champions League on the continent.
Sergio Busquets International career;
Busquets has played 143 times for Spain’s national team since making his debut in April 2009.
He played in five major tournaments, including three World Cups and two European Championships, where he helped the country win both tournaments. After the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he ended his international career.
